apers's reviews
962 reviews

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I had tried to read an Alyssa Cole contemporary before and, would you believe, I prefer historical (as always). I love the adventure of two spies doing spy shit and constantly stepping on each others toes about it, but some of the reveals were a little on the nose.

4.0 🌶️

The thing that really draws this book into spiciness isn’t the actual scenes but the sheer tension that is somehow maintained throughout the book. From minute one I was 100% on board with the will-they-won’t-they even knowing it’s a romance novel so the answer is yes, they will.

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He falls first
Pinkertons
Forbidden romance
Class difference
Tw: check warnings

A Lady, Her Lord, & Their Duke by Nicola Davidson

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

It only seems fitting that I start my year off with the latest Nicola Davidson, which is the same thing I did last year. It’s not my favorite of hers, but it was a great way to start the year as I intend to go on: with a bang.

8.0 🌶️

The first sex scene in this book happens in a room specifically rented for BDSM, complete with toys and boys (if they want). Very spicy! Which is why I read it.

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